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Good Morning, Las Vegas: Understanding district funding, safety tips for heading back to school

Here's a look at your day ahead for Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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We are just days away from the first day of school for Clark County students, so we want to make sure you are prepared, between understanding the costs of your child's school supplies to road safety reminders.

Hazy conditions this morning, and again this evening, from wildfire smoke coming our way from California's Gifford, Gold, and Rosa fires.

Aside from the haze, Las Vegas expects temperatures in the mid 80s at sunrise to sizzle at 109° this afternoon. We'll see southwest winds in the afternoon at 15-25 mph.

Hazy Wednesday with Breezes and 109°


Reminders so kids and get to school safely this year

A new school year means we all need to be extra alert on the roads, especially around school zones. We know that's a major concern for many families.

Local agencies are providing some critical reminders so your children get to and from school safely.

Anyssa Bohanan is at the Community Health Center in east Las Vegas with this important information.

Reminders so kids and get to school safely this year

How the Clark County School District is handling funding concerns

Every summer, families make tough decisions about where to send their kids the next school year. For some, concerns over funding in CCSD are a major deciding factor.

Justin Hinton breaks down what the district says it does have in place and what still needs to happen to get students to where they need to be.

How the Clark County School District is handling funding concerns

Redistricting debate turns into heated exchange at Henderson City Council meeting

Tensions ran high at a Henderson City Council meeting as leaders debated two redistricting plans aimed at balancing ward populations.

Plan 1 would shift more precincts to create compact boundaries but impact more residents. Plan 2 makes just one small change and is the staff's recommendation.

The city's demographer is defending using local data over outdated census numbers, saying redistricting is about fair representation, but things escalated when accusations of political maneuvering entered the conversation, prompting a sharp exchange between council members.

Redistricting debate turns into heated exchange at Henderson City Council meeting


Both directions of Sahara Avenue between Teddy and Richfield, just west of I-15, are shut down as authorities investigate a shooting.

Freeways are smooth sailing, so roads are largely green.

Here's a reminder to allow extra time in your morning drive next week as schools return to classes.

Traffic outlook for August 6, 2025